Financial Reporting and Consolidation Manager

qbe

qbe

Accounting & Finance

Auckland, New Zealand · Sydney, NSW, Australia

Posted on May 21, 2026
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Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Financial Reporting and Consolidation Manager

Role Highlights

  • Location: Sydney (Other locations in Australia & New Zealand will be considered)

  • Type: Permanent, full time

  • Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

About QBE

  • At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

  • We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

  • What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

The opportunity

As a senior leader within the Financial Control team, you will oversee critical reporting processes while partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver technical accounting expertise and strong governance outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the AUSPAC monthly close process, including consolidation and financial reporting deliverables

  • Overseeing statutory reporting and supporting Board-level insights on key accounting matters

  • Providing technical accounting advice on complex transactions and business initiatives

  • Driving the implementation of Group accounting policies across the division

  • Leading and developing a high-performing financial control team

  • Strengthening risk and compliance frameworks through effective controls and processes

What We’re Looking For

You are a technically strong and commercially minded accounting leader who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You bring a passion for people leadership and the ability to influence stakeholders while navigating complex accounting challenges.


Key requirements:

  • CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience

  • Strong technical accounting expertise within the insurance sector

  • Proven experience in financial reporting and consolidations

  • Deep knowledge of AASB 17 and AASB 16

  • Demonstrated leadership capability and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

  • ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

  • Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

  • 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognized for the following awards:

  • 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program

  • 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards

  • Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Skills:

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Management System (FMS), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 03/06/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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